European Central Bank raises interest rates as Iran war generates inflation pressures
Eurosystem staff revised up their baseline projection for inflation in 2026 and 2027
BOV reaches deal to pay €182 million in ‘full and final’ settlement of Deiulemar bankruptcy case
It was initially ordered to pay around €370 million
Italian consumer watchdog slaps Ryanair with €4.2 million fine for not refunding cancelled flights
EasyJet and Volotea have also been fined by the organisation
British Virgin Islands’ leader arrested in US on cocaine trafficking charge
Andrew Fahie was arrested in Miami last week
Amazon records first quarterly loss since 2015
It comes as COVID-related consumer trends begin to fade
UPDATE: Spokesperson for football super-agent Mino Raiola says he is not dead, but ‘in a bad way’
The Italian represented the likes of Paul Pogba, Erling Haaland and Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Russia to halt gas shipments to Poland and Bulgaria in a warning-shot to rest of Europe
Attacks in neighbouring Moldova are stoking fears that Russia is moving to expand the war in Europe
HSBC Global profit after tax plummets by $1.1 billion in Q1 2022 compared to 2021
This came amidst inflation, credit losses, and the Ukraine crisis
Primark owner plans Autumn price rises as costs continue to increase
The group recorded €9.4 billion in revenue in the last half year
Joe Biden concerned about concentration of power after Twitter agrees to Elon Musk’s €40 billion offer
The social network is now expected to relax its content moderation policy
Malta-bound Russian oligarch’s superyacht diverts to Beirut
The Malta-flagged vessel and its owner have so far avoided appearing on any European sanctions list
Twitter expected to accept Elon Musk buyout as soon as today – Reports
Multiple media reports indicate strong progress in negotiations
Emmanuel Macron defeats Marine Le Pen to win second term as French President
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela gave congratulations on Sunday
Malta and China celebrate 50 years of diplomacy in 2022
To mark the occasion, a commemorative plaque was unveiled in the Chinese Garden of Serenity
Ukrainian President tells world leaders country needs $7bn monthly aid until summer to keep functioning
The World Bank estimates the Russia's invasion has so far cost Ukraine $60 billion in material damage
Russian oligarch-owned superyacht en route to Malta enters Mediterranean
The ship is due to arrive in Malta on 25th April